How to Know When to Replace Outlets

Proper grounding is an essential component of electrical safety in your home. Why does electricity need a ground and what does that mean? The experts at Mr. Electric are here to take the mystery out of ‘grounding,’ explaining it in plain English so you can be sure your home and family are safe...Read more

Dead outlet? Purchasing a multimeter, the go-to tool for diagnosing electrical problems, could allow you to investigate and address outlet issues. Not sure how to test an outlet? Read on, and the experts at Mr. Electric will help you learn how to diagnose common outlet problems with a simple...Read more

A great way to assess the condition of the electrical system of your home or a home you’re interested in purchasing, a home electrical inspection is the perfect way to ensure a home that is safe and up to National Electrical Code. Over 50,000 electrical fires happen annually in the U.S., and the...Read more

The endless curiosity of children can land their sticky little fingers in dangerous situations. As your child grows into a toddler and becomes more mobile, it is increasingly essential to protect them from themselves, particularly when it comes to the outlets in your home. The National Fire...Read more

Inexpensive and easily installed, GFCI outlets are essential for safety and required in today’s homes by National Electrical Code. Why are these devices so important? The experts at Mr. Electric want you to understand why GFCI protection in moisture-prone areas should never go overlooked....Read more

Wondering if you really need to replace those old two-prong outlets in your home to newer three-prong outlet models? Replacing two prong outlets is ideal for safety, but there’s more to swapping out your outlets than a couple of screws, a new receptacle box, and some basic wiring.

Why Should I Upgrade My Outlets?

Today’s outlets are light years ahead of yesterday’s one-size-fits-all installations, with an array of benefits you’ve likely overlooked. You look forward to, and purchase, new smartphone tech annually. When was the last time you looked into the ‘...Read more

Smart home upgrade? Chances are, you have a lot invested in an array of expensive electronics, from your programmable thermostat to smart appliances and lighting. Before you assume all systems are a go and jet forth into the brave new world of home automation, perhaps you missed an essential...Read more

Inspecting the electrical system in a new home is one of the most important things a homeowner can do. New homeowners must be certain that the electrical system can handle modern appliances and is up to code. As experts in the industry, we couldn’t stress the importance of this enough. Out-of-...Read more

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